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RN, CRITICAL CARE
Professional Summary
Energetic and motivational RN dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and over 20 years experience in the military and civilian healthcare with excellent communication skills. Currently working in the ICU for the last 4 years. Fully credentialed RN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment. Delivering patient-focus with a diverse background to include: neurological Stepdown, Medical ICU, Neuroscience ICU, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Cardiac Preop and PACU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Orthopedic Unit.
Licenses
- Licensed RN, expires 03/31/2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, expires 2022.
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification, expires 2021
Skill Highlights
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Professional Experience
RN, Critical Care
June 2017 to CurrentBaptist Healthcare System, Inc. － Paducah , KY
June 2017 to CurrentBaptist Healthcare System, Inc. － Paducah , KY
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Nurse Manager
September 2012 to June 2017Sun River Health － New Paltz , NY
September 2012 to June 2017Sun River Health － New Paltz , NY
- Manage a staff of 72 staff to include registered nurses, patient care technicians, and unit secretaries.
- Managed performance of nursing staff of 50 by reviewing task completion, prioritization and reports.
- Kept close eye on department operations to maintain effective coverage of all needs.
- Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.
- Received and researched complaints from families, patients and clinical staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Boosted patient outcomes through delivery of peer groups and client education.
- Evaluated patients' needs and preferences to create and update treatment plans.
- Managed performance of nursing staff of 50 by reviewing task completion, prioritization and reports.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
- Diversified facility offerings by adding services such as daily interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Preop/PACU Clinical Coordinator
June 2000 to September 2012Chippenham Medical Center － City , STATE
June 2000 to September 2012Chippenham Medical Center － City , STATE
- Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance and service utilization.
- Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for the preoperative and PACU department employees.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
- Diversified facility offerings by adding services such as daily interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
Education and Training
Doctor of Nursing Practice : Nursing Practice, December 2020Bradley University － City, State
Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner, December 2020Bradley University － City, State
Master of Science : Nursing Administration, June 2012University Of Phoenix － City, United States
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School Attended
- Bradley University
- University Of Phoenix
Job Titles Held:
- RN, Critical Care
- Nurse Manager
- Preop/PACU Clinical Coordinator
Degrees
- Doctor of Nursing Practice : Nursing Practice , December 2020
Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner , December 2020
Master of Science : Nursing Administration , June 2012
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